Paynes Creek, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
23 332.4M (US)
Median Age
75.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,681 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$661 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$801 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tehama County
5
Red Bluff Urban Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tehama County
6
Red Bluff Urban Area
6
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 16 37
Feb 5 13 40
Mar 5 12 44
Apr 2 4 49
May 2 0 57
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 4 5 43
Dec 6 12 37

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Plum Valley Elementary
1 miles, S · 3.2star
Manton Elementary
7 miles, NE · 3.2star
Black Butte Elementary
12 miles, N · 1.4star
Black Butte Junior High
12 miles, N · 2.3star

Colleges

Shasta College
28 miles, NW · 1.4star
Simpson University
28 miles, NW · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Elizabeth Community Hospital
20 miles, W · 3.2star
Mercy Medical Center Redding
29 miles, NW · 1.4star
Shasta Regional Medical Center
30 miles, NW · 3.2star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
23 miles, NW · 1star
Sacramento International Airport
115 miles, S · 3.2star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
128 miles, SE · 2.3star